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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.03, 672.29 and 229.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.03, 672.29 and 229.18 is: 343.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.03 : 672.29 = 229.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.03/672.29 = 229.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.03x = 672.29 × 229.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.03x = 154,074.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,074.72/449.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.13

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